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Structural survey or report

Published: 2020-02-21 Updated: 2023-06-12 Subject:

Planning application - local requirement

When this report is required

You will need to submit a structural survey report in the following circumstances: 

  • Any development which will affect the structure of a listed building, including repair or restoration to the structure of the building
  • Any demolition in a Conservation Area where structural issues are cited as part of the case for the demolition work

What the survey should include

The Practice Guide from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), below, defines the professional standards that all chartered surveyors should follow when completing a structural survey.

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